Saskatchewan Hunters Push Back Against Unlimited Elk Hunt 👊

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With that said, let’s all take a minute to grab a coffee or whiskey and get this mid-week dispatch out the door.

Here's what's worth reading about this morning:

THEY DON’T WANT A FREE-FOR-ALL
SASKATCHEWAN HUNTERS ARE PUSHING BACK AGAINST THE PROVINCE’S UNLIMITED ANTLERLESS ELK HUNT

In a province where hunting is more than a pastime, the Saskatchewan government's announcement of a one-week antlerless elk hunt, set to take place from November 20-27th, has sparked unusual discord within the hunting ranks. Typically united in support of sustainable harvests, groups like the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and individual hunters are voicing strong opposition, arguing that this "short-term" measure is shortsighted, poorly executed, and potentially counterproductive. As elk populations thrive amid agricultural complaints, the hunt's critics from the hunting community argue that good intentions don't excuse bad planning. 

One of the primary grievances from the hunting community is the apparent lack of consultation before the October 2nd announcement earlier this month. The SWF, Saskatchewan's leading voice for hunters and anglers, quickly released a statement challenging the decision, pointing out that it contradicts the province's own Elk Management Plan—a framework developed with input from hunters, landowners, and experts to ensure balanced, evidence-based strategies…

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😳 One of those moments when you are hoping for an easy pack-out. Whelp. Unfortunately for this fella, that bull had other plans.

At least he was able to get him out of there…

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